December 21, 2010

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In this issue...

U.S. President Signs Red Flag Rule Exemption into Law

2011 Denver County and District Court Assignments

The DBA Young Lawyer's Division is on Facebook. Are you?

Medical Marijuana Issues Facing Colorado in 2011, Jan. 14

40-Hour Mediation Training, Jan 17-19 & Jan 24-25

CLE-accredited File & Serve Training is Available Through the Colorado Bar Association

Encourage Future Legal Minds - Help Judge Denver Mock Trials

Order Discounted Copies of the 2010 Colorado Legal Directory

Free Training for People Serving Older Adults Provided by DRCOG and The GLBT Center of Colorado

Breaking News

U.S. President Signs Long-Sought Red Flag Rule Exemption into Law Click here for background on the Rule, and read the ABA President's statement. The Red Flag Rule has been modified to not include attorneys. The rule was established by the Federal Trade Commission under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. It requires creditors to develop programs to identify, detect, and respond to warning signs of identity theft. Before the legislative amendment, lawyers were considered creditors and were thus subject to the rule. After lobbying by the ABA and state and local bar associations, including the Colorado Bar Association, Congress changed the rule to exempt lawyers.

From the Courts

2011 Denver County and District Court AssignmentsWill you be in the courtroom in the new year? Know where you're going. You can view the 2011 courtroom assignments for Denver County and District Courts here. The assignments also will be listed in the January issue of The Docket.

From the Bar

*** The Denver Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division is on Facebook. Are you?Join DBA-YLD's fan page on Facebook to follow what DBA-YLD is doing, as well as upcoming events or service projects.

CLE Programs

Medical Marijuana Issues Facing Colorado in 2011, Jan. 14The faculty for this program includes Matt D. Cook, Senior Director of Enforcement, Colorado Department of Revenue, and Daniel Hartman, Division Director, Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, Colorado Department of Revenue. The program will address: Proposed Colorado Department of Revenue Medical Marijuana Regulations; What the Medical Marijuana Industry Must Do to Comply with the New Regulations; Points of Conflict-Meshing New Medical Marijuana Law with Existing Criminal Law; Handling the Defense of Medical Marijuana Investigations and Regulatory Citations; Colorado Physicians Making Medical Marijuana Recommendations: Current State of the Law; and Ethics in the Practice of Medical Marijuana Law in Colorado. Click here for more details.

40-Hour Mediation Training, Jan 17-19 & Jan 24-25This comprehensive mediation training is taught by Judy Mares-Dixon, M.A., who has worked in the conflict resolution field since 1986 as a trainer, mediator, facilitator, consultant, and dispute resolution systems designer in the U.S. and around the world. She mediates contract disputes, collective bargaining agreements, sexual harassment, ADA, and other EEO complaints. In addition, she mediates grievances, organizational conflicts, and public policy disputes. If you are interested in mediation, or enhancing your mediation skills, this is an excellent course. Enrollment is limited; for the complete agenda click here.

***CLE-accredited File & Serve TrainingOffering district court, county court, and court of appeals training. These classes are for attorneys and support staff. The next class will take place on Jan. 3. Classes will be held in the Executive Conference Room at the CBA offices, located at 1900 Grant Street, Suite 900, Denver. Registration for these classes is limited to the space available. To register, visit www.lexisnexis.com/fstraining.

Volunteer Opportunities

*** Encourage Future Legal Minds - Help Judge Denver Mock Trials Volunteer attorneys, law students, paralegals and community leaders are still needed to score and judge the 2010 Denver Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament on Feb. 11 and 12. Denver teams will compete at the Denver City and County Building Several time-slots are available. Breakfast/lunch provided. For more information, e-mail cgravit@cobar.org or click here for a volunteer sign-up form.

Optimize Your DBA Membership

*** Order Discounted Copies of the 2010 Colorado Legal DirectoryEach member of the DBA automatically receives one complimentary copy of the directory. DBA members can order additional copies at a 50 percent discount here or by calling (866) 877-6308.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Free Training for People Serving Older Adults Provided by DRCOG and the GLBT Center of ColoradoThere is increasing evidence that GLBT elders in our community are uncertain where to turn and what to do if they need care or support services. They are concerned with the level of sensitivity and awareness on the part of staff at facilities, businesses, and agencies. The GLBT Center and DRCOG recognize that with a growing population of LGBT elders in the Denver area, steps need to be taken now to ensure a safe and healthy future for these older adults. Attend this free training on Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1290 Broadway. RSVP by contacting either Jennifer Solms at 303-480-6796 or jsolms@drcog.org, or Ken Helander at 303-733-7743, ext. 122 or khelander@glbtcolorado.org.

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